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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22

CANADIAN SEALERs WILLING TO TAKE CHANCES
special TO the Chicago Times from ottawa, Ont,
says: The seizure OF the British sealing vessels
In Behring sea by United states gunb0ats does
not seem 70 have ntimidated those engaged In this
industry, as advices from British Columbia state
that, despite the fact that the United States had
ordered Two fast cruisers TO the Behring sea,
Canadian sealers intend taking chances In the oiS
puted waters, feeling confident that they can re-
cover damages m0lested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22
.UlS SCHAD1.

Tho ChicagocoUrts have decided that Mrs.. Maria
P. storey, tho drst wife OF Wilbur =. Storey and
Afterwards divorced from him, was not entitled to
dover interest In any OF Nj. Storeyb property
acquired after the diyoEca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22

Mr.. BenFy n. Stanley started from London yes
terday Yor Egypt. on his way % relieve Rmir Beg.
Among those present 70 eee him depart were
United States Consul 0enHl waller and NJ.
Charles Russell, United States consul at Liverpool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22
The Message OF the seasons.

H. "e3SoGe Oh Ghe SC06Onne
Wffsfen for THE EVENING star
Tws Winter when we b.ie sood-bya
IheAiF vas chill and bleak the sky:
And On our bearts, more chill and bleak
Th.uobaa the farewell we scarce could speak.
Since then howslOW have Seasons dragyedI
Sprfn0 hneesed and the Aosurnns LACKED:
DBeAx W1nasB' cod flushed Summers, heat
Wooad Ut HDosthey seemed morehess
DuA dearono. nc shan meet .saan,
Sod 9easoas yin hsSe vanished then:
And al do fesx good gifts shall bring,
And AzB v1n hs8siaA. bright Spring
Horn
q. G1Aetsn. 1spR. Deoember. 1SS6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22

he abandoned Jaehne because he would not put up
any more money. Thomas w. Grady got S 600 and
Gen. B. F. Tracy $4,000 from McQuade. Much OF
the money paid 70 Newcom6s was raised by sub.
he did not employ counsel because he was too poor.
Five thousand dollars was the lowest sum any
lawyer OF prominence would take from him as q
retainer. The court stenegraphers have also made
great deal OF modey out OF the trials Of the Broad
way thieves. one StenOgrapher was paid g, 800
for his notes Of McQuades frst trial Altogether
the little hurry over the steal has caused q very
considerable amount Of money 70 change hands
The city Is the heaviest loser, OF course.
AMOS j. CUMMINGS AND BLAKELY Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-22

TRIBUTES OF PRAISE FROM A BROTHER OFFICER
TURNING DEFEAT INTO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BLooDrHIRsTY INDIANS INTO DEVOTED FRIENDS
INSTANCES OF CoURAGER
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
HOME AND ABROAD.
CHOLERA REPORTED IN A PHIL.
ADELPHIA TOWN.
Matters in Washington-Tilt Be-
tween Congressmen-Ge
and Russia-Irish Affairs.
CALIFORNIA HARBoRs.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REooRD-us1os. !
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
THE PRISONS,
Warden Shirley Takes Walk-McComb
for His Place, and AulI for Folsom.

for His Place, and AulI for Folsom.
SAN Francisco. December 4th.-The
Board of State Prison Directors met at San
Quentin yesterday. AS it was generally
understood that Warden Shirley was 10
resign, and several other important changes
to be made in the management of the
state Prisons, quite anumber of prominent
politicians were on hand.
Some preliminary routine business was
transacted, including the reception of War
den Shlrley's report, which was presented
by Director Scrivner. after which W. W
Foote presented Shirley's resignation as
Warden.
Director Filcher objected to the accept
ance of Mr.: Shirley's resignation, and
made motion embodying his sentiments.
Director Devlin amended to accept the
resignation. The roll call on the amend
ment resulted: Ayes-Devlin. Luttrell.
Scrivner and Sonntag, 4; nay, Filcher, l.
Chairman Sonntag announced that Mr..
Shlrleys resignation had been accepted.
and Director Devlin offered a resolution
which was adopted, declaring that in the
resignation of Warden Shirley the State
Will lose the services of an officer whose
official conduct has been signally honest.
economical and intelligent
Director Scrlvner presented a letter from
General John McComb, Warden of the
Folsom Prison, in which he resigned his
position. The resignation was accepted.
Director Devlin then nominated McComb
Tor Warden at San Quentin, and he was
elected, Filcher voting for John G. Hayes.
Director Scrivner placed Charles Auli in
nomination for the position OF Warden of
Folsom Prison. Director Filcher placed in
nomination Sheriff Applegate of Placer
Aull was elected by the four solid votes of
Sonntag, Devlin, Luttrell and Scrivner.
Joe Ellis was elected Clerk for San Quen-
tin, and w. W. Cunningham, of Mendo-
cino, Clerk for Folsom.
Shirley's report showed cash balance of
$33, ,231 95 on hand.
Considerable routine business was trans
acted at the meeting.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
SCULLING GOSSIP.
Likelihood of Several Leading Oarsmen
Meeting in California.

BosToN, December 4th.-Teemer and his
hacker, James keenan,. were interviewed
yesterday in regard to St. Johns offer of
$1,000 to Beach to come to America next
season, win or lose. Teemer was very in
dignant.
Keenan, said " 1t is undoubtedly bluff.
We will row Gaudaur for SIS, 900 side, or as
much more as st. John wants to put up for
him. If he will make the above match for
the amount stated l will 90 on with him
and send the winner to Australia. l have
still another offer to make him. l will
subscribe So, 900 towards purse and let st.
John add a similar amount, Beach to do
likewise
" l will meet the Australian half wav. or
nearly so, as | am satisfied to go to CaIifor-
mia and pull the match off, and that would
make purse of $4,000, and I would be
satisfied for the winner to take the entire
stake, or $4,000 to the winner and So, 900 to
the second man. Hanlan would undoubt-
edly find hundreds of men to back him for
similar amount, which would swell the
stake to $20,000-the largest amount ever
contested for in sculling race"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
Colonel Mendelps Opinion of San Pedro
and San Diego.

ana san Diego.
lCopyTist, 1857 by the California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, December 4th.-General
Duane, Chief of Engineers, has sent Rep
resentative Vandever the report Colonel
G. H. Mendell made November Sth, on the
improvement of the harbors of Southern
California. Mendell says San Diego is the
only harbor on the southern coast that
gives safe haven to deep-sea vessels.
Among the roadsteads best known is that
at San Pedro Point, where the Southern
Pacific Railroad first touches the Pacific
coast. Loading is now done by lighters, at
great cost. If there was a good harbor at
San Pedro, he says, it would be much the
shorter and easier line of overland trans
portat1on to the waters of the Atlantic for
Asiatic commerce than San Francisco, but
until vessels can come to dock and dis
charge caSgoes in the usual way Asiatic
commerce will not take that route.
Mendell says that San Diego harbor is
only ninety miles from San Pedro. 1t is
capacious, and favorable-in point of
depth-to sheltering any commerce. 1t is
questionable whether it is desirable to
spend any considerable amount of money
to make an artificial harbor at San Pedro.
AT the same time, Colonel Mendell recon-
mends San Pedro as worthy of improve
ment, and asks an appropriation of $40, 600
for preliminary survey.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
SENATORIAL TITLES
Some Prospect of Trouble Over the Titles
of Certain Senators.

WASHINGTON, December 4th.-It is said
to be probable that objections will be made
tomorrow, by the Republicans, to the ad-
mission of Senators Turpie of Indiana and
Faulkner of West Virginia, some of the
leading Republicans holding that there are
good prima facie grounds for an investiga-
ton of their titles. The Democrats, on the
other hand, hold that the only flaws in the
title of the Senators named are mere tech
nical. and propose-in case objection is
made-to make similar objection to the
admission of certain Republicans.
This is likely to precipitatea conflict over
the organization of that body, which may
delay all other matters indefinitely.
Should objection not be made, or should q
compromise or understanding be reached
the Senate will tomorrow appoint the Gus
tomary committee to give notice to the
House and TO the President of the organiza-
ton of the Senate, and its readiness to pro-
ceed to business. If both Houses complete
their organization tomorrow, the Presi-
nent's message will be laid before them on
Tuesday.
The House will be called to order at noon
by Mr. Clark, clerk of the preceding House.
and after quorum of members shall have
responded to their names, the work of Or
ganiZation will be proceeded with.
PROBABLY WILD RUMoR.
ICopyigt, 1857, by e California associated Press.J
WASHINGTON, December 4th.-No eyi-
dence can be obtained tonight to Justify
the report that Republican Senators will
offer serious objection to the seating of
either Turpie or Faulkner in advance of
the consideration of their cases by the
committee on Privileges and Election.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05

of population, made up of daring and ag-
traders with no possibility of removal to
other reservations, or of escape into the
mountain fastnesses, the only alternative
presented to the Indian race is absolute ex-
tinction, or quick entrance into the pale
of American civilization"
Touching the removal of whites from the
Round Valley Reservation in California.
the Secretary quotes long statement from
General Howard, and says: 'Some ac-
ton by Congress on the bject is srequired.
and the foregoing report shows clearly the
character of the legislation needed and the
urgent necessity therefor"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
PACIFIC COAST.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA MARKETING
ORANGES.
State Prison Changes-Board of
Trade for Placer-Arizona
Rustlers Indicted-Etc.
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON
Arrangements All Made for Driving Il
Last Spike on EaturdaY.

Arrangements All Made for Driving the
Last Spike on saturday.
SAN Francisco, December 4th.-TSpecial. 7
+. l.. Vandenberg, Superintendent of the
Southern Pacitic's telegraphic lines, has ar
ranged to connect the driving of the last
spike OF the California and Oregon Railroad
with the telegraphic wires over the entire
Pacific coast
The last spike will be driven by Colonel
Z. +. CIocker at Ashland, Or, at half-past
o'clock on Saturday afternoon, December
10th. The wires running north to Portland
and south toSacramento and San Francisco,
will be connected with the hammer. so that
when the blows are made on the spike
(which latter will also be connected with
the Wlres) the small towns along the coast.
where the inhabitants may desire to make
arrangements, may be connected with the
electric current, which can be transmitted
so as to ring bells and fire guns announcing
the final completion of the great northern
coast railroad.
The driving will consist of three blows
on the spike, at intervals of ten seconds,
each blow closing the telegraphic circuit
AS each blow is made and announced at
the distant stations, the telegraphic man
ayers will acknowledge the same, and after
the third tap the word done " will be trans
mitted from Ashland notifying all points
that that the great work has at last been
completed.
Superintendent Vandenburg has also
sent out instructions to have all weather
reports forwarded to him at Ashland early
IN the day, so that he may be enabled to
better Judge what arrangements it will be
necessary for him to make for successful
telegraphic transmission of the tact of the
driving of the last snike
The initial train, with General Superin-
tendent Fillmore and party will leave
San Francisco at 4 o'clock on Friday after
noon, and will reach Ashland about noon
the following day.
Many of those who took part at the
driving of the last spike of the great over
land road have made arrangements to be
present on this occasion. A very pleasant
time is anticipated by all.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
CONGRESS.
Proposed adoption of New Rules to Fa-
ciIitate Legislation.

WASHINGTON, December 4th.-It has been
customary to devote one day of the first
week of the session to the introduction of
bills. Many of the most experienced Con-
gressmen are of the opinion that it should
be abolished, and probably an effort will
be made to prevent the introduction of
bills until Speaker Carlisle shall have an
nounced his committee appointments. The
Speaker has already begun to sketch out
the organization, but owing to the close di-
VISION OF the new house on party lines, and
the large number of new and untried mem
bers, it is probable that the work of select
ing committees will occupy Speaker Car
isles time nearly up to Christmas Mean
while no legislative business of Importance
can be done.
A strong effort will be made to have a
rule adopted to prohibit the introduction of
private bills in open House, and require
that all measures shall reach the appropri-
ate committees through the medium of the
petition-box. This would effect a saving
OF time to the house and expense to the
Government.
At present 1900 copies are printed of
every bill introduced. Should the proposed
rule be adopted, no private bill will be
printed until it is acted upon by the com
mittee and reported to the House for con-
SideTatiOn.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
UNRELIABLE MEN.
An Eastern Correspondent and Mining
Expert Get OverhauIed.

An Eastern Correspondent and Mining
Expert Get OverhauIed.
Copyig, 1887, by Tie California Associated Press.
Tucson, December 4th.-A careful inves-
tigation shows the New York HeralGs ex-
pose of the Arizona Tortillita mines based
upon the reports of the Herald correspond
ent and mining expert who visited Tucson
last month was utterly groundless. Neither
the correspondent or expert sought infor-
nation from any responsible parties here.
Their arrival, business and departure were
known to only three parties, who frankly
admit that they acted in suspicious man
ner. The expert on mines was on the
ground less than two hours, and did not
enter the numerous workings of the mines,
only looked down their shafts. The CORE
spondent was not at the mines at all. A
number of officials and business men, over
their signitures, testify to the good repute of
the mines during the last three years. The
eminent English mining engineer, Francis
D. Taylor, sent out from the East by the
Tortillita stockholders to examine the
mines and report fully, arrived November
9Th, and spent ten days in exhaustive ex-
animation, and he reports as his conclusions
that he finds the property much better than
represented by the company.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
Interior Weather Reports.

lCcpyight, 1887, by The California Associated Iressl
YREKA, December 4th.-There has been
heavy downpour of rain from A. NJ. I'M
Ill noon, with prospects of more.
PLAcERvILLE, December 4th.-Since 5
O'Clock half an inch of rain has fallen here,
with prospect of heavy rain tonight.
The rain extends to the head of the canal
thirty miles east.
San Jose Items.
tCcpyrgh, 1887. By the California associated Press.i
SAN JOSE, December 4th.-The grocery
stores OF ex-Councilman D. Corkev and of
j. b. DaVeglo d Co. were entered by burg
lars early this morning and a small sum of
money stolen in each place.
Inc car containing the tubes, clockwork
ana mounungs for the Lick Observatory
arrived here this afternoon, and thew will
be conveyed to Mount Hamilton on wagons
tomorrow. The other car is expected to
arrive IN couple of days.
Delayed Train.
iC@Py1sht' 1857, by tie California Associated Pressl
4REKA, December 4th.-The up train was
delayed six hours by a slide near Sacra-
ments Crossing, two miles north of Delta
There is considerable snow on Siskiyou
ana other high mountains
IdCer BOARD OF Trade.
AUBURN, December Sd. - The Placer
County Board of Trade was organized here
tins afternoon with the election of J. Par
ker Whitney as President; w. B. Lardner
Vice. President; James Tufts, Secretary
Directors-E w. Maslin. A. Moser. 7. &
Boggs, J. J. Morrison, P f. Butler. W. b.
Hayford, S. NJ. Stevens, U. O. Smith. n. S.
Lowell, g. D. Kellogg, ]. F. Madden,
Charles Gladding and f. P. Tuttle
Taking 1t Out of His Hide.
CHICO, December 4th,-Gotlieb Acker-
man, proprietor of a restaurant here. made
an assault on young man bv the name of
W. a. Shoemaker for failing to paw board
oil. He beat him over the head with the
putt OF heavy revolver, producing serious
injuries. Ackerman was arrested and
pleaded guilty. The extreme sentence is
one year or 81 900.
Mysterious Death.
CoLUsA, December th.-TPostal Press. /
Alex. johnson, laborer on the ranch of
Andrew Rason, eighteen miles north of
Colusa, was brought to the County Hos
pltal yesterday, suffering from severe burns
and bruises, and died to-day. Coroner
Robinson is investigating the case. There
is suspicion Of foul play.
Weather Indications.
SAN Francisco, December 4th.-[Spe-
clal. 1.-The indications for the "a hours
commencing at A. NJ, December 9th, for
California, are: Generally fair weather.
with light northwesterly winds in the
southern portion, light to fresh westerly
winds in the northern portion, and slightly
cooler.
Morrow's Second Trial.
SANTA Rosa, December 4th.-Colonel
George Flournoy arrived here last night
for consultation with District Attorney
Pearce. Morrow's case for bribery will be
set on tomorrow for trial.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
THE WARRING KNIGHTS.
Powderly Says BE Defies His Enemies to
Do Their Worst,

SCRANTON, December 4th. = Powderly,
speaking of the uneasiness in the Knights
of Labor organization, says: There is a
great deal in the threatened revolution, and
it means much to this Order if the pro-
posed revolt does not die as did the ones
that have preceded it. l have enemies in
the order who are determined and bitter.
do not object to the warfare of any honest
man. | court rather than shun opposition
from those who do not agree with me.
When the masses have analyzed the mo-
tives as we'll as the charges of those who
are to-day posing as reformers in this Or
der, they will see for themselves that the
ones who are most deserving of censure are
the men who would play the assassin's
part by dealing death where they are pow
erless to give life. The mission of the
knights of Labor is being fully accom-
plished, and neither malice nor ignorance
can stay our steady progress. We are here
and we are here to stay'
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
PUBLIC LANDS.
Lamar Favors the Repeal of All But the
Homestead Land Act

WASHINGTON, December 4th.-The Secre-
tary OF the Interior has submitted his report
for the fiscal year ending June Both. it is
voluminous document, and gives lengthy
details OF the various branches of the service
within the Interior department. That part
OF the report referring to the adjustment of
railroad land grants has already been COW
cred IN these dispatches. In conclusion the
Secretary says:
Il respectfully but earnestly recommend
the immediate and total repeal of the pre-
emption laws, the timber culture Acts and
the REIMBURSEMENT Acts, and add thereto
the cash-entry laws and the desert land
law. The injurious effects of their remain
ing on the statute books in their pres-
ent form has convinced me that all, except
the homestead law, should be swept from
the statute book. More than a quarter of
a century has elapsed since the passage of
the homestead law. Its operations during
the last decade have shown it to be the
wlsest and most honest method of dispOs-
ing OF agricultural public lands, embracing
as 1t does all the advantages of the pre.
emption system, without its acknowledged
facilities for fraud and abuse"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
ABOUT THE LAST.
California Fruit of 1887 Nearly Out of
the Eastern Market.

CHICAGO. December 3d.-California fruits
are selling moderately. For late packed
fruit the prices are steady; but some grapes
are being taken from cold storage, and be-
ing somewhat wilted they rule slow and
weak. The supply of grapes is small, few
of which are good and some poor. Muscats
in double crates sell for 50 so to SO rs: on
cold storage and in half cases at 81 to 81 25.
Nearly all the pears consist of the stock
laid away some time ago, but they keep
better and there is no fresh packed stock to
come into competition with them. Wears
bring 81 per box, Winter Nellis bring 50 to
81 90, and Giant Marceau 81 % to 81 rs.
Late red plums in twenty-pound boxes
bring 81 % to 81 20, and some lots are SELL
ing for less than quotations.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-05
THE TALK OF THE TOWN.
Lively scrapping Match in the Demo
cratic Congressional Caucus.

cratic Congressional Caucus.
ICopyigh, 1887, BY TIE California associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, December 4th.-The talk
of the town to-day has been the fight that
occurred in the Democratic caucus last
night between Congressman Blount of
Georgia and Breckenridge of Arkansas
Blount is small man, and Breckenridge
is smaller. The latter, in an hours
speech, assaled the character of Donnel-
son, the candidate for Doorkeeper, whom
Blount was supporting. The Georgian rose
to defend his man, and was freely inter
rupted by Breckenridge. The member
from Arkansas denied having been in
spired by any rival candidate 10 make all
attack upon the character of Donnelson.
Accounts differ as to the exact language
used by the two men IN their controversy
They stood side by side in the central aisle
leading to the Speakers desk, and were en-
gagged in colloquy that was inaudible to
many members OF the caucus
Breckenridge made a statement that
Blunt construed to be reflection upon his
honor, and he promptly gave the Arkansas
member singing slap with the palm of
his hand on the side of the face. Breck-
enridge advanced toward his assailant and
CAUGHT A BLOW ON THE NOSE
That drew blood freely and bespattered his
coat and shirt-front. AT this stage of the
conflict members grasped Blunt around the
waist, contining his arms, and Brecken-
ridge, recovering from the staggering blow
ne had received, rushed forward and gave
Blunt several blows in the face before he
could be dragged away from his assailant,
and the contestants were removed to differ
ent cloak rooms and the marks of the affrav
were removed, as far as possible from their
clothing.
APOLOGIES IN ORDER.
Then it was that Blount learned that he
had misunderstood BrecKenridge's Ian
guage. He Immediately sent word to the
gentleman from Arkansas that he desired
to make public apology. Breckenridge
came into the chamber, and Blount made
the broadest apology. The fighters shook
hands and embraced. Some say they kissed
each other, and harmony was restored.
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Senator Harris, of Tennessee, related to-
day curious incident in connection with
the fight; John c. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky, was the candidate for Vice President
on the ticket with Buchanan in 1856. and
an uncle of Donnelson was the candidate
for Nice-President with Fillmore in 1852.
Donnelson's father opposed the candidacy
OF his brother, and supported Breckenridge
III 1856. Representative Breckenridge, who
opposed DonnelsOn so bitterly in the eau
Gus last night, is son of John C. Brecken-
ridge, who was so heartily supported in
that campaign by Donnelson's father.